Genealogies.
Found in 820 Collections and/or Records:
Papers, 1814-1818, and undated, concerning the claim of Andrew Stirling of Drumpellier as representative of the family of Stirling of Cadder (folios 1-153), and an earlier (and differently arranged) version, ?1858, of John Riddell’s ‘Comments on the Keir Performance’., 1814-1818, ?1858, and undated.
The papers relate to: peerage cases and forfeited peerages arranged in alphabetical order of title (Adv.MS.26.1.1-26.1.29); landed families and baronetcies, arranged in alphabetical order of family (Adv.MS.26.2.1-26.2.12); various legal and other topics (Adv.MS.26.2.13-26.2.23).
Papers, 1818, in the claim of the Marquess of Abercorn to certain dignities and honours of the House of Hamilton, consisting of statements and opinions thereanent, and copies of a decreet of the Duchess of Hamilton against the Earl of Abercorn, 1658, and of a reported case of the Duke of Hamilton, 1747., 1658, 1747, 1818.
The papers relate to: peerage cases and forfeited peerages arranged in alphabetical order of title (Adv.MS.26.1.1-26.1.29); landed families and baronetcies, arranged in alphabetical order of family (Adv.MS.26.2.1-26.2.12); various legal and other topics (Adv.MS.26.2.13-26.2.23).
Papers, 1828, and undated, in the claim of John Smith Cuninghame of Caprington to bear the arms and supporters of Cuninghame of Caprington (folios 1-115), and papers, 1845-1846, and undated, in the competing claims by his son Thomas and Sir Robert K Dick Cuningham, 7th Baronet, of Prestonfield (folios 116-191)., 1828, 1845-1846, and undated.
The papers relate to: peerage cases and forfeited peerages arranged in alphabetical order of title (Adv.MS.26.1.1-26.1.29); landed families and baronetcies, arranged in alphabetical order of family (Adv.MS.26.2.1-26.2.12); various legal and other topics (Adv.MS.26.2.13-26.2.23).
Papers by Archibald Smith, Doctor of Medicine, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland., 1867-1868.
Papers, chiefly Gaelic, of Duncan Campbell, Inverness (1826-1916).
Papers, chiefly historical materials, of Donald MacPherson., Early 19th century-mid 19th century.
Papers, chiefly relating to lands and families of Morayshire, Banffshire, and Aberdeenshire, collected by William Rose, in Montcoffer, the genealogist.
Many of the papers bear notes by Rose.
Papers collected and compiled by John Francis Campbell.
Mainly concerning the history and genealogy of the Campbells.
Papers compiled and collected by James Dennistoun for a projected history of Dumbartonshire., 1825-?1842.
Papers compiled in the preparation of a family history of the Mackays.
Papers concerning the claim of Archibald William to the Earldom of Winton., 1840.
The papers relate to: peerage cases and forfeited peerages arranged in alphabetical order of title (Adv.MS.26.1.1-26.1.29); landed families and baronetcies, arranged in alphabetical order of family (Adv.MS.26.2.1-26.2.12); various legal and other topics (Adv.MS.26.2.13-26.2.23).
Papers concerning the claim of Henry Scrymgeour Wedderburn of Wedderburn to the Earldom of Dundee., 16th century-17th century, 1843.
The papers consist of a genealogical table, and draft statements and opinion by John Riddell, 1843, and undated (folios 1-160), extracts made apparently in 1846 of 16th- and 17th-century public records relating to members of the family (folios 161-179), and a small miscellany of other papers (folios 180-190).
Papers concerning the Erskine family, Earls of Mar.
Including George Erskine, "The Genealogie of the Family of Mar and Erskine..." (? 1705).
Papers concerning the family history of Dumbartonshire, compiled and collected by James Dennistoun for a projected history of Dumbartonshire., ?1827-?1828.
The papers consist of draft genealogical accounts, compiled for the most part about 1827-1828, of families possessed of territories in the county (or otherwise strongly connected with it) arranged in alphabetical order. Some of the accounts are supplemented by transcripts of documents or of relevant letters.
Papers concerning the family of John Lapraik.
Includes:
11 family letters to Thomas Lapraik, Muirkirk, 1810-1843 and undated
genealogical notes, 19th century
Burgess Ticket for Andrew Berry of Newmilns, 1843.
Papers concerning the history of Caithness.
Includes manuscript of John Henderson, "Caithness Family History" (1879) and Forbes Macgregor, "Pegasos Islands" (1968).
Papers concerning the history of the church of Eddleston by Dr Clement Bryce Gunn., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.
The typescripts, chiefly 20th-century and consisting largely of excerpts from the kirk-session records, are almost ready for publication, and are accompanied by notes, newspaper cuttings, and photographs. Churches other than parish are dealt with, and biographical and genealogical information is given about ministers.
Papers concerning the history of the church of Innerleithen by Dr Clement Bryce Gunn., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.
The typescripts, chiefly 20th-century and consisting largely of excerpts from the kirk-session records, are almost ready for publication, and are accompanied by notes, newspaper cuttings, and photographs. Churches other than parish are dealt with, and biographical and genealogical information is given about ministers.
Papers concerning the history of the church of Kirkurd by Dr Clement Bryce Gunn., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.
The typescripts, chiefly 20th-century and consisting largely of excerpts from the kirk-session records, are almost ready for publication, and are accompanied by notes, newspaper cuttings, and photographs. Churches other than parish are dealt with, and biographical and genealogical information is given about ministers.
Papers concerning the history of the church of Manor by Dr Clement Bryce Gunn., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.
The typescripts, chiefly 20th-century and consisting largely of excerpts from the kirk-session records, are almost ready for publication, and are accompanied by notes, newspaper cuttings, and photographs. Churches other than parish are dealt with, and biographical and genealogical information is given about ministers.
Papers concerning the history of the church of Newlands by Dr Clement Bryce Gunn., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.
The typescripts, chiefly 20th-century and consisting largely of excerpts from the kirk-session records, are almost ready for publication, and are accompanied by notes, newspaper cuttings, and photographs. Churches other than parish are dealt with, and biographical and genealogical information is given about ministers.
Papers concerning the history of the church of Skirling by Dr Clement Bryce Gunn., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.
The typescripts, chiefly 20th-century and consisting largely of excerpts from the kirk-session records, are almost ready for publication, and are accompanied by notes, newspaper cuttings, and photographs. Churches other than parish are dealt with, and biographical and genealogical information is given about ministers.
Papers concerning the history of the church of Tweedsmuir by Dr Clement Bryce Gunn., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.
The typescripts, chiefly 20th-century and consisting largely of excerpts from the kirk-session records, are almost ready for publication, and are accompanied by notes, newspaper cuttings, and photographs. Churches other than parish are dealt with, and biographical and genealogical information is given about ministers.
Papers concerning the history of the church of Walkerburn by Dr Clement Bryce Gunn., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.
The typescripts, chiefly 20th-century and consisting largely of excerpts from the kirk-session records, are almost ready for publication, and are accompanied by notes, newspaper cuttings, and photographs. Churches other than parish are dealt with, and biographical and genealogical information is given about ministers.